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August 12, 2026
What Bob Iger's Angel City ownership can illuminate about his impending Lakers acquisition
The NWSL is a long way from the NBA, but the Iger family's management of Angel City FC may hint at what's in store for the Lakers.
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August 9, 2026
'We tricked them.' Why 'Ted Lasso' probably deserves some credit for U.S. soccer boom
The Apple TV series "Ted Lasso" is supposed to primarily be a wide-appealing comedy, yet its role in popularizing soccer in the U.S. can't be dismissed.
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August 4, 2026
News Analysis: Gianni Infantino's Kushner-linked World Cup scheme jeopardizes his FIFA reign
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is losing the support of international soccer's top federations after a scheme to sell a stake in the World Cup is exposed.
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August 3, 2026
Larry Berg, LAFC managing co-owner, chosen as next MLS commissioner
Larry Berg, the co-managing owner of LAFC, was chosen Monday to become the third commissioner in MLS history when Don Garber retires in December.
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August 1, 2026
News Analysis: Why Gianni Infantino's secret attempt to sell World Cup stake backfired so spectacularly
Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency is on life support after his abandoned attempt to sell a stake of the World Cup to private equity draws international outrage.
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July 20, 2026
News Analysis: Argentina lost more than the World Cup final. It lost its class and decorum
If Argentina had kept its composure it would have secured a place next to Brazil and Germany, the only other countries to reach three finals in four World Cups, as one of the greatest teams ever.
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July 20, 2026
Despite some irritating flaws, 2026 World Cup a rousing success for FIFA, U.S. and fans
Spain, Cape Verde, Erling Haaland and many magical moments helped spread World Cup fever, making the ambitious tournament expansion a success despite flaws.
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July 20, 2026
Spain's youth movement dethrones aging Argentina in thrilling World Cup final
Ferran Torres scores in the 106th minute as Spain defeats Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina to cap an exciting FIFA World Cup in North America.
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July 18, 2026
World Cup appears to have dodged worse wildfire smoke thanks to rain
Showers and thunderstorms triggered a flash flood warning for Manhattan and northeastern New Jersey on Saturday, but the rain also helped blow out the smoke from Canadian wildfires that had choked ...
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July 18, 2026
World Cup final: Argentina, Spain set to take soccer's biggest stage
Few players get to the sport's ultimate game more than once, and the winners often forget to savor the moment until long after the champion is determined.
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July 17, 2026
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, stars of iconic photo shoot, to battle for World Cup crown
Lionel Messi has been a soccer star for so long, Spain's top playmaker Lamine Yamal appeared alongside the future World Cup foe as a six-month old baby.
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July 17, 2026
World Cup championship and third-place game: Start times and how to watch
Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup championship game and third-place game, including start times and TV information.
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July 16, 2026
How Spain 'recaptured the spirit of 2010' in its run to the World Cup final
Spain, back in the World Cup final for the first time since winning the tournament in 2010, has many similarities to its title-winning predecessors.
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July 16, 2026
Magical Lionel Messi leads Argentina rally past England for trip back to World Cup final
Lionel Messi had two assists, deftly helping Argentina's attack pick apart England's defense during a 2-1 World Cup semifinal win in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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July 15, 2026
How World Cup senior citizens like Lionel Messi have bio-hacked longer careers
Argentina star Lionel Messi headlines a group of World Cup players having an impact in their late 30s and 40s thanks to advances in sports science.
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July 15, 2026
Spain delivers surprise rout of France, clinches berth into World Cup final
Spain's formidable defense helped it smother a France team that looked invincible before wilting during a 2-0 World Cup semifinal loss Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
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July 13, 2026
How France went from World Cup embarrassment in South Africa to soccer super power
France coach Didier Deschamps' leadership and an elite academy system are among the reasons the French are in the midst a World Cup renaissance.
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July 13, 2026
World Cup semifinals schedule: Start times for every match and how to watch
Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.
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July 12, 2026
News Analysis: Seven reasons why U.S. men's soccer keeps crashing out of the World Cup
An inefficient youth pipeline, competition from other sports and an inability to develop a superstar are some of the reasons why the U.S. keeps losing in the World Cup.
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July 12, 2026
How VAR, a system designed to correct errors, became this World Cup's biggest villain
VAR, a video replay system implemented to correct blatant errors in soccer, has come under fire for harming the spirit of the game.
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July 10, 2026
Mikel Merino lifts Spain over Belgium, setting up World Cup showdown with France
Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino score for Spain, which takes advantage of an injury to Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Coutois in a 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal win.
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July 9, 2026
Steve Cherundolo will lead U.S. men's soccer team that will compete in 2028 Olympics
A three-time World Cup veteran and member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Steve Cherundolo had 30 caps with three U.S. junior teams before making his senior debut in 1999.
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July 8, 2026
World Cup quarterfinals schedule: Start times for every match and how to watch
Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.
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July 7, 2026
Why not them? Disappointed U.S. players hope their World Cup run inspired future stars
The U.S. soccer team showed it still can't punch past top World Cup talent during an ugly knockout loss to Belgium, but it hopes it helped grow the game.
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July 7, 2026
U.S. hopes of a historic World Cup run on home soil shattered in loss to Belgium
After three weeks of goals, wins and buzz, the U.S. saw its dreams of a long World Cup run on home soil unmercifully crushed in a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
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July 6, 2026
Will Folarin Balogun play? Belgium protest triggers FIFA appeal hearing on game day
Belgium protested FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, triggering a FIFA hearing to determine whether he can play today.
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July 6, 2026
2026 World Cup knockout round TV schedule, game previews and results
Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game.
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July 5, 2026
Folarin Balogun eligible to play in World Cup round of 16 after red card is suspended
Folarin Balogun will be able to play for the U.S. in Monday's World Cup round of 16 game with Belgium after FIFA suspended the red card it handed down.
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July 4, 2026
On America's 250th birthday, U.S. soccer team of immigrants embodies founders' dreams
Nearly half of the U.S. soccer players who made an inspiring run to the World Cup round of 16 are dual-nationals, embodying the American dream on the Fourth of July.
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July 3, 2026
Folarin Balogun urges U.S. to focus on beating Belgium despite red card he calls unjust
Folarin Balogun hopes staying calm after getting an unjust red card teaches others to stay poised as the U.S. chases a World Cup win over Belgium.
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